Mammographer Bellevue | Outpatient
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Healthcare
Medical Imaging, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
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Job SummaryThe Mammographer performs diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of mammographic examination in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures
- Performs appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load by shift
- Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling (patient identification, date, and markers)
- Completes all documentation forms as required by department (completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner)
- Ensures that the images are delivered to viewing areas, film file room, or PACS system in a timely fashion
- Performs necessary cleaning of room, cassettes, and equipment and restocks work area
- Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills as well as complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area
- Participates in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives
- Accepts assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
- Provides radiation protection to patient, staff, and self-according to prescribed safety standards by wearing and maintaining dosimeter badge in a proper fashion and demonstrate knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices
- Demonstrates capability of explaining procedures to patient, considers patient's comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed
- Assists to identify patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and significant other
- Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient/significant other
- Performs quality assurance procedures as directed
- Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
- Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to departmental procedures
- Assists in scheduling exams in courteous and efficient manner
- Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command
- Works effectively as team
- Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands
- Communicates with clinical staff and surgeons in the performance of radiologic procedures as needed with core bx and u/s guidance to…
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